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Wednesday, 8 November 2017

53Years Old American Dad Murders His 14Years Old Son For Being Gay (Pic)

Friends and family are remembering a 14-year-old son who Henderson
police say was shot and killed by his own father. People close to the
murder victim say part of the argument leading to the shooting was about
the teen's sexual orientation. .

"Giovanni was abused physically and mentally and
spiritually for many, many years," said Sonja Jones, Giovanni's former
foster mom. Over the phone, Jones spoke of the teen she loved as one of
her own.

Jones says she was told by another family member that
part of the argument that led to the deadly shooting was over Giovanni's
sexual orientation. Jones says Wendell Melton had problems with it.

''He
hated the fact that his son was gay," said Jones. "I'm sure that inside
of his mind, he would rather have a dead son than a gay son." Court
records show Wendell Melton worked for United Airlines. He once was a
pilot.

Jones says Wendell threatened his son before. "I'm hearing his dad
had caught him with his boyfriend before and pulled out a gun on him,"
said Jones. Giovanni was a student at Coronado High School.

Jones
says a beautiful life was taken away because of ignorance. "I hope they
throw the book at him. I hope he never sees the light of day," said
Jones. "I hope every day when he looks in the mirror, he sees his son's
face."